Investigation of the effective use of photovoltaic modules in architecture
Authors:
- Waclaw Celadyn,
- Pawel Filipek
Abstract
The application of photovoltaic systems is becoming a dominant feature in contemporary buildings. They allow for the achievement of zero-energy constructions. However, the principles of this strategy are not yet sufficiently known among architects. The purpose of this study is to enhance their expertise, which cannot be widened due to the shortage of targeted publications. The issue presentation was structured in a way that follows the typical design stages, beginning with large-scale urban problems up to the scale of building forms and components. Different types of photovoltaic (PV) systems are considered, based on their efficiency, relations with building fabrics, potential for thermally protecting buildings and their impact on esthetic values. The focus was mainly on the most popular PV modules. The application of these systems requires in-depth analyses which should be carried out by designers at the initial stage and through the next stages of the design. A method to analyze zoning plan regulations and site planning in view of PV modules’ efficiency is novel. This paper also contains considerations with regard to some other untypical applications of these systems. There is need for changing attitudes in architects and investors regarding the issue of promoting the systems through further elucidations.
- Record ID
- CUTf239815f7b594ad78df36286c97be779
- Publication categories
- ;
- Author
- Journal series
- Buildings, ISSN , e-ISSN 2075-5309, [2471-3112, 0007-3725], Monthly
- Issue year
- 2020
- Vol
- 10
- No
- 9
- Pages
- [1-20]
- Article number
- 145
- Other elements of collation
- fot.; rys.; Bibliografia (na s.) - 18-20; Bibliografia (liczba pozycji) - 46; Oznaczenie streszczenia - Abstr.; Numeracja w czasopiśmie - Vol. 10, Iss. 9, Spec. Iss.
- Substantive notes
- Special Issue: Architecture and Engineering: the Challenges - Trends - Achievements
- Keywords in English
- architecture, architectural design, photovoltaic modules in architecture
- DOI
- DOI:10.3390/buildings 10090145 Opening in a new tab
- URL
- https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/10/9/145 Opening in a new tab
- Language
- eng (en) English
- License
- Score (nominal)
- 70
- Additional fields
- Indeksowana w: Web of Science, Scopus
- Uniform Resource Identifier
- https://cris.pk.edu.pl/info/article/CUTf239815f7b594ad78df36286c97be779/
- URN
urn:pkr-prod:CUTf239815f7b594ad78df36286c97be779
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